Sometimes this carrier
might be called PGA or Portugália or PGA Portugália, but must not be confused
with another subsidy of TAP, which is called PGA Express.

This carrier has has a
fleet of small ERJ-145, Fokker 100 and Raytheon Beach 1900D airplanes.

PGA Portugália was
granted with the "Best Regional Airline in Europe" title by Skytrax. It has held
the title for several years. In 2005 is was considered the second best airline
in Europe. Also by Skytrax.

Despite these titles
earned, the company has an aging fleet. Especially the ERJ-145 planes are
overused and will probably be replaced.

Among the main
destinations where TAP's clients fly are the Brazilian and Venezuelan
destinations. Within Brazil the cities touched by TAP Portugal are: Belo
Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Natal, Recife, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro,
Salvador da Bahia. And only Caracas from Venezuela.

Even if you are not
flying to Portugal, TAP can be a great way to reach Brazil and Venezuela from
Europe. Or vice-versa.

White
Airways

White Airways has its
base and only hub at Lisbon's airport.

It is a charter
airline operating to Brazil, Cape Verde, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Greece,
Malta, Mexico, Spain and the UK from 4 Portuguese destinations.

Various other carriers

Excellent connections
through a large number of European airlines and also many from other continents.

Many international
flights and even intercontinental ones are available from Lisbon's and Porto's
airports.